The Latest Breaking News from Lords

Archbishop of Canterbury’s attack on illegal migration bill ‘wrong on both counts’, says minister – as it happened

Justin Welby says bill is ‘morally unacceptable’ and rules on protection of refugees are not ‘inconvenient obstructions’

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury 'to make rare move' condemning government's migrant plans

It has been reported that he will oppose it in the House of Lords

Wales Online · May 10, 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury to publicly slam Tory asylum seeker plan days after Coronation

Justin Welby is set to join criticism of Suella Braverman's plan to deport new arrivals to Rwanda as proposed immigration legislation is debated in the House of Lords today

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2023

Peers plot to kill off 'gimmick' small boats bill as Tories face fresh mauling

Former I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here contestant Lord Brian Paddick is leading a charge to throw out the Government's cruel Illegal Migration Bill, while dozens will tomorrow demand changes

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023

Government defeats move to tighten UK foreign donations law

Campaigners say defeat of amendment to close loopholes on party funding leaves UK open to ‘malign influences’

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023

Ministers accused of wanting to keep ‘loophole’ on foreign donations

A Lords amendment to the National Security Bill would have introduced new transparency measures on party donations received from foreign powers.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Sunak hits out at ‘selfish saboteur’ protesters

The Prime Minister said plans to widen the legal definition of serious disruption would enable officers to clamp down on “selfish saboteurs”.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023

Thank the Lords someone is worried about AI-controlled weapons systems

While politics as usual dominates the Commons, thankfully a few people from the upper chamber are thinking about the big picture

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2023

Scotland exempted from Tories' 'anti-strike law' by Lords amendment

PEERS have inflicted a defeat against the UK Government’s strikes law – including backing a move to exempt Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 26, 2023

MPs back illegal migration bill by 289 votes to 230

Illegal migration bill will now go to Lords despite criticism from leading Conservatives

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023